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PAGE 14 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. DFCFMRER 31. 1976 MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) couragement of respect at a time and in an age when it is so very important With these thoughts we ap­ proach the end of 1976. Public opinion has always been directed to public leaders, and the well informed realize this when they seek office. This does not excuse that same public from telling office holders when they are pleased as they do when they are displeased flemembering this might be encouraging to fellow citizens who assume respon­ sibility for all of us in the community As we ponder these thoughts, resolutions make their way into plans for the new year If we are lucky, a few of them will withstand the test of time better than some of the children's toys, broken and scattered before the last Merry Qiristmas has echoed through the house. K A F YOUNG MAN CRITICAL AFTER CRASH IN AREA (Continued from page 1) the car he was driving spun out of control on Ringwood road, near Rt. 31. Stark said he was westbound on Ringwood road As he was crossing Rt. 31, he observed an unknown vehicle southbound on Rt. 31 at a great speed At that time, Stark ac­ celerated to avoid the accident, and slid on the wet pavement. He lost control of his car. and went up an embankment on the south side of Ringwood road, running over a stop sign and tipping the car over on its side. The identity of the other driver was not known Police are continuing their in­ vestigation into the matter. Karl G Rindt, 7401 E. Oak- wood. Wonder Lake, was ticketed for disobeying a no passing zone following a two- car accident on Walkup road Friday at 5 p.m. Rindt said he w as southbound on Walkup road when he came upon a car driven by Vicki L. Johnson, Cary, driving slowly He said he started to pass, but struck ^he Johnson auto when she turned left Rindt said he observed a no turn signal from the Johnson auto, but the area was a no- passing zone and an in­ tersection No injuries wer^ reported. Selestino F. Ortiz, Palatine, was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident. and failure to give aid or information, after colliding with Peter D. Braden, 5404 Amby lane, McHenry, Sunday. Braden said he was stopped on Rt. 120, near River road in a lane of traffic, when he was struck from behind. When he attempted to talk to the man, Ortiz drove around his vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road and left the scene. Ortiz said his brakes didn't work. Thomas J. Carmody, 7105 Seminole drive, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yield to oncoming traffic after colliding Ends Thurs. "Dumbo" & "Wild Pony" Starts Fri. -HILAR IOUS- "Splendiferously Funny." -- Ptnrloo* Gllltatt. Thr New Yorkrr A l l C C J T C "It's a ball of a MLL brawl." --Judith Critt rt a#- Fri 7 & 9 t & Sun 7 & 9 Mon-Thurs 7:30 SAT. A S1JN MAf lT7 Hani Chrfttlan Anderson's "M7, WEAMER" 3RD BIG WEEK IN OUR BIGGEST THEATRE Special Holiday Pricing 1-2-3 Young Adults Adults 00 Wed, Thurs, & Fri 2, 4:20, 7, 9:40 S & S 11:30. 2, 4:20. 7, 9:40 Mon-Thurs, Jan 3 to 6 at 7 & 9:30 Rated PG Wed. & Thurs 2:30,4:30,7:15,9:30 Fri 2:3<L4:30,7:15.9:30,11:30 Sat 1,3, 5,7:15,9:30,11:30 Sun 1,3,5,7:15.9:30 Mon-Thurs Jan 3 to 6 7:15,9:30 SILVER 5TRERM y train, by plane, by the edge of your seat- IT'S THE MOST HILARIOUS SUSPENSE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE! SHOHTPtACf .? RTFS !4 4 )l 4SS !0C> 2nd SMASH WEEK EASTWOOD IS BACK THE ENFORCER I * ^ I CLINT EASTWOOD IS DIRTY HARRY Wed & Thurs 2:30,4:30,7,9 Fri 2:30,4:3^7,9,11 Sat 1.3.5,7,9,11 Sun 1,3,5,7.9 Mon-Thurs Jan 3 to 6 7 & 9 TOW/VE FOX LAKE 58/ 261 2 | ENDS THURS. "Pamela Mann* l& "Misty Beethoven" a STARTS FRIDAY "SWEET CAKES"^ PHONEY PIE'{ §£• SAT & SUN MATINEE 1 PM ONLY "ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE TIGER"G with a car driven by Robert A. Wasicak, 5419 W. Woodland drive, McHenry, on Rt. 120 late last week. Carmody stated he was coming out of McDonald's parking lot, with the front end of his car about even with the edge of the curb. He stated that he saw the Wasicak car coming too fast for conditions and all he could do was stop Wasicak said he was heading east on Rt 120 when he ob­ served the Carmody vehicle stopped. Believing the latter car would yield the right-of- way, he continued on. However, the Carmody auto pulled out in front of him Fred J. Gross, 829 W. Nor­ theast shore, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yielikto oncoming traffic following^" accident late last week on Rt. 120 in McHenry. Gross said he looked both ways and saw no vehicles coming before pulling out of the McHenry Market plaza parking lot, and heading east on Rt. 120 Gross added he then felt a bump from behind, and pulled the vehicle over to check for any damage Because there was none, he proceeded. The driver of the other car, Connie M. Hanahan, 2012 W. Grandview drive, McHenry, was not hurt. Walter F. Kuck, 2505 W. Country Lane, McHenry, fortunately was not injured in a one-car accident on River road Friday at 10:15 p.m. Kuck said he was northbound on River road, and as he en­ tered the sharp turn just south of Rt 120, the rear of his car started sliding and he lost control. Kuck's auto knocked down a mailbox post and a road sign No ticket was issued Michael S. Lichty, 2615 Regner road, McHenry, was ticketed for DW1 following a three-car accident Thursday at 5 p.m. on Rt. 120, at the Riverside drive intersection. Lichty said he was eastbound on Rt 120 in the right lane. He stated that a car turned from the left lane to the right lane into his path. He added that he applietf the brakes in an at­ tempt to avoid a collision. The driver of the second vehicle. Dorothy C. Ott, 706 S. Riverside drive, McHenry, said she was stopped at a red light behind a car driven by William W. Busch, Jr., 3614 W John, McHenry Ms Ott added that she was then struck from behind by the Lichty auto and the impact pushed her into the Busch auto. No injuries were reported, and there was approximately $500 damage to the Lichty auto, $300 to the Ott car, and $100 to the Busch vehicle. Finally, the accident last Wednesday on Rt 120, near Zion Luteran church, resulted in two people being injured Thomas M. Berent, 1400 Fairview lane, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad following an accident in which his car collided with an auto driven by Noreen M. Corcoran. Algonquin. Berent was ticketed lor improper lane usage, in the accident which resulted in a passenger in the Corcoran auto. Anne Bussey, Crystal Lake, receiving a broken rib and a broken ankle. Corcoran said she was westbound on Rt. 120 at 30 mph in the outside lane. She said she saw the Berent car sliding and swaying bet­ ween the median strip and the inside lane of westbound traffic. She said she applied the brakes, but the collision oc­ curred. George F. Smith, 7724 Brook drive, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for failure to report an accident Monday. Smith allegedly struck a fence belonging to the Northern Pump company, causing $200 damage to the fence VANDALS CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SUMMER HOMES (Continued from page 1) home of Helmut Krautwald, at 7604 Arbor drive, Wonder Lake. Sometime after Tuesday, someone gained entry by breaking a rear window and also a garage window. Although there was con­ siderable vandalism in the interior of the home, all that appeared to be missing was a portable radio. At 9:45 a.m. Friday, police investigated the theft from a truck of Globe Sales, 2309 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry. Sometime while the truck was being unloaded during the early morn ng hours at the business place, someone en­ tered and stole a CB radio, an emergency blue light, a brief case, and a unit utilized for outside speakers. The offender was not seen. At 9:10 a.m. Friday, police investigated vandalism to the auto of William Hardt, 710 Pheasant, McHenry. Sometime during the night, someone had thrown paint over the rear window and trunk of his auto while it was parked at his residence. The offender hadn't been seen or heard. SURVEY FOR FUTURE PLANNING (Continued from page 1) Results of the survey are expected to be available in February. Employers are being asked general questions about where their workers live, the number of the employees they have at various salary and wage levels and current job vacancies. Some of the employers surveyed also are being asked to distribute questionnaires to their workers to obtain in­ formation on travel time and distance, employees' feelings about moving closer to their jobs, and factors that workers consider important in deciding where they live or would like to live. Cooperating with NIPC in this project are: Aurora, Crystal Lake, Evanston, Fox River Grove, Joliet, McHenry, Oak Park, Park Forest, Skokie, Woodstock, Cook County Council of Governments, DuPage County Regional Planning Commission, Kane Snowmobile 1 Savings j MODEL REG. PRICE SALE j{| 300 $1195 $995 1 440 Cyclone $im *1695 j 340 Liquifire . .$2195.... $1895 I 440 Liquifire... . . , .$2295.... *1995 | Mid - Season Savings on 1977 Models also: | Helmets Reg $22.95 .wic '14.95 | Nylon tie down & tow straps I Reg. $10.95 SOW *5.95 Face Shields 50* &up 1 pc. Snowmobile Suits $49 LIMITED QUANTITIES A V ML ABLE CRYSTAL LAKE LAWN and LEISURE ^ mile West of Rt, 31 Rt. 176 CRYSTAL LAKE 815-459-5847 I County Regional Planning Commission, Lake County Regional Planning com­ mission, and the Will County Regional Planning Com­ mission. The project has been en­ dorsed by the Illinois Depart­ ment of Local Government Affairs, the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, the League of Women Voters, the United Auto Workers of America, and the United Steel Workers of America. OKAY ADVISORY UNIT FOR SCHOOL (Continued from page 1) the one-year program at present. One of the responsibilites of the Building Trades class is to build a home. The change will put greater emphasis on the education of the student and less emphasis on the material product-the house. Board Member Catherine Alvary expressed her feelings on making it a two-year course. "I'm in favor of the idea," she said. "I'd like to see the marketing class get involved in the sale of the house. And I'd like to be able to talk about the home in terms of more people getting involved. "By stretching the project to two years," she added, "it will be easier to get more people involved." Essentially, all the curriculum changes will be made to solve problems and replace weaknesses that have come up with some present courses. In other action, the board passed authority to make a decision on transportation requests, to the Transportation committee. Presently, the bus drivers have requested that positive action be taken on three items: Payment of permits, payment for class time, and training time. The Transportation com­ mittee is to meet with the committee from District 15 to discuss the issues. Business Manager Mike Kelly explained that he has received requestsSfrom several realtors to list the home recently built by the Building Trades class. Board President James Althoff explained that the board would "accept any reasonable offer. I suggest we send a form letter to every realtor in the area explaining our position," he added. Presently, the board wants to net $55,(KM) from the sale of the home. The board accepted the resignation of Helen Bir­ mingham, an instructional aide at East campus for ten years, and granted Mrs. Jeanne Hertz, a home economics teacher at East a leave. Finally, the board endorsed efforts to realign McHenry in a new athletic conference beginning in August, 1978. McHenry will participate with Crystal Lake, Cary-Grove, Woodstock, Dundee, Jacobs (Algonquin), Crown, and a new school in Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake North. "With our losing students to Johnsburg, all the schools will be the same size," Supt. Richard Swantz said. "Plans are already underway to get much more involved within the conference in such things as art. drama, and music." The motion to approve the new conference passed unanimously. GRANT FORMS PLACED IN MAIL (Continued from page 1) addressed envelope which can be used to submit the circuit breaker claim form. The director said use of the new envelope would insure that claims were forwarded to the correct address, eliminating delays. Circuit Breaker claims can be filed by senior and disabled citizens beginning Jan. 1. The state's Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief act, known as the Circuit Breaker law, provides up to $500 in property tax relief and $100 a year in additional tax relief. Illinois citizens 65 or older or disabled, who have an annual household income of less than $10,000 are eligible to file for relief. Allphin said that this year's income tax booklets will con­ tain few changes, which should make filing easier for tax­ payers. Illinois income tax forms (IL1040) and instructions will also be available at district offices, of the revenue department, and Internal Revenue Service offices by the first of the year. Other locations will be announced. Circuit Breaker applications also will be available at revenue district offices, area agency offices of the Depart­ ment on Aging, and numerous other local community service organizations. POLICE CALL TERMED HOAX (Continued from page 1) on the other end saying that a man was going to kill her. The mother relayed the message to the police, who surrounded the home of the daughter, on Green street. After surveillance, police stormed the home, only to find Carol wasn't present. Her car was still in the driveway, and it was revealed that she had leftwith a manearlier in the day. It turned out that Carol had gone to a movie in Car- pentersville with her boy friend, and ' hadn't any knowledge of the frantic search which was being conducted to find her. She was "found" by her sister in a grocery store, when the two happened to bump into one another, one overjoyed, and the other confused. Police have no clue at this time as to the identity of the prankster who made the call to Mrs. Larsen initially. BLAME FORMER LOCAL MAN IN FATAL CRASH (Continued from page 1) the people in the back seat suddenly yelled "look out, there's a car in our lane." She then said her husband at­ tempted to swerve to the right, but impact occurred. Koleno was charged with driving while intoxicated, and after release from the hospital, was taken to the Lake County Police department. The incident is still under investigation. Deaths THOMAS K. KADLEC A commercial artist in the Wonder Lake area, Thomas Kadlec, died at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Wed­ nesday night, Dec. 29, at the age of 76. He had made his home at 5203 Wonder Woods. Mr. Kadlec was born in Chicago March 1, 1900. He and his wife, Ruby, were owners and operators of the Hilltop grocery for ten years. They were former Chicago residents. Survivors are his widow, Ruby M. (Janssen), whom he married June 7, 1933, in Arlington Heights; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Marianne) Hollingsworth, Wonder Lake, and Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Hertz, Tarreytow.i, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert jJ^illian) Lundgren, Appleton, Wi., and Mrs. Mary Johnson, Marcellus, Mi. He was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. The Halm's Wonder Lake funeral home scheduled visiting hours from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening. The Rev. James E. Segin of Green wood- Ringwood United Methodist parish will officiate at services Friday at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Wonder Lake Fire department and Rescue squad. Come, gentle night, come loving black-brow'd night. The Law Serves You Inventors Should Protect Their Inventions In recent years, a large number of "invention development" companies have come into existence claiming they can assist individuals in marketing their inventions. According to the Illinois State Bar association, many of these companies are apparently less than reputable. Despite con­ sumer protection activities by state and federal authorities and patent lawyers, many fraudulent invention and development companies continue to prey on actual and would-be inventors. The disreputable companies operate by telling virtually every person who comes to them with an idea or invention that it has great merit. The fact is that many "inventions", while perhaps clever, lack commercial potential and cannot be sold. The company then might make a presen­ tation to the would-be inventor using one or more employees of the firm having impressive titles, such as director of engineering, director of product licensing, and chair­ man of Evaluation committee, to convey the false impression that a number of experts have independently arrived at a favorable evaluation of the invention. In all too many cases, these companies operate in a manner that is harmful to the client's rights. For instance, a typical service offered to the client is the preparation of a brochure about the invention which is sent to a list of manufacturers who might be interested. But most manufacturers to whom brochures are sent refuse to accept any ideas in confidence. Once the company transmits the brochure in this non­ confidential manner, no one need pay anything to use the idea unless protection is ob­ tained under the patent, trademark or copyright laws. And the inventor's right to obtain valuable patent protection can be lost through widespread disclosure of the idea. The Illinois State Bar association recommends that inventors consider the following before any contracts are signed or fees paid to an invention development com­ pany: 1. Check the company's batting average to learn what percentage of the total number of clients have made money from their inventions, and ask for names and addresses of their satisfied clients. (The success percentage (jf some disreputable companies is much less than one out of a thousand clients.) 2. Check the company's fee to see if it is reasonable in relation to the amount of actual services performed. Many reputable companies charge only a small initial fee (perhaps two hun­ dred dollars) and rely primarily on a percentage of royalties or sales price for their income. This arrangement lets the inventor know the company believes in its ability to market the idea. 3. If the company will handle the idea even though a patent has not been obtained or ap­ plied for, be very cautious. Most reputable firms will handle only patented or patentable inventions. 4. Has the company offered to prepare a patent application? Preparation of a patent ap­ plication for another by someone other than a patent lawyer, registered patent at­ torney, or agent is unlawful, and if such an offer is made, the company is probably not to be trusted. If you feel the least bit un­ certain about any development company, call the local Better Business Bureau Chamber of Commerce, or the Consumer Protection division of the Illinois Attorney General's office. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recom­ mends that individuals seek professional advice from a patent lawyer or a registered patent attorney or agent at a very early stage in connection with any invention. If this is done, many problems can be avoided. from 1 Washington by Senator Charles H. Percy The sluggish pace of the economic recovery has left unemployment suspended at a relatively high rate. Over the last 12 months, national un­ employment has fluctuated between 7.3 per cent and 8.5 per cent. In Illinois, the rate has varied from a high of 7.8 per cent to a low of 7.3 per cent. The economy has not gen­ erated the momentum needed to break this stalemate. What is more, current economic in­ dicators do not show that the pause in recovery will be ended by early next year. Though this month's unem­ ployment figure for Illinois is lower than the national rate-- 7.3 per cent in Illinois. 8.1 Charge Two Of Three Escapees From County Jail Two of the three convicts who escaped from the Woodstock prison on Dec. 14, had probable cause found against them in a preliminary hearing Wed­ nesday to charge the three men with a felony escape. Probable cause was found against Phillip W. Mardom, Fox Lake, and Danny Congdon, Florida. According to a court spokesman, a lack of evidence against Sven Tiitsman, Crystal * Lake, resulted in a finding of no probable cause against him. NOW SHOWING 749:15* NITELY AT X GOOD CHILDREN'S MATINEES MOVIES AT A GREAT PRICE! "JACK FROST" 33 Exit Gates. One Sniper... TWC MINUTE WARNING RATED G SAT. & SUN *2 P.M per cent nationally--the state usually does not feel the im­ pact of national economic trsnds for seyeral months. And national unemployment is rising with an additional 200,000 persons out of work in November. January will be a water­ shed month for economic decisions. When Congress con­ venes, a number of proposals for economic stimulus will be proposed and debated. Unless there are sure signs that the economy is improving, imme­ diate steps will nave to be taken to prod the recovery. A tax cut has already been proposed as one means of en­ couraging economic growth and expansion. Unless the fi­ nancial indicators for Janu­ ary reflect marked economic improvements, I will support a two per cent permanent rate reduction for personal and corporate income taxes. This across the board tax cut will reduce personal taxes by $15 to $25 billion and release about $10 billion for corporate reinvestment. A permanent tax rate reduction would be far better than a one-time tax rebate. An increase in the number of public service jobs may be needed to reduce unemploy­ ment, particularly .imong un­ skilled workers. There are currently 350,000 Americans holding public service jobs. This number should be in­ creased to 500,000. The difficult task of helping to create better economic conditions -- lower unemploy­ ment and less inflation--will be the top priority of the new Administration and the new Congress. The well-being of every American depends on the efforts expended and the degree of success we achieve. A-l HEARING AID SERVICE Free Loaners - Complete Service on all Makes Custom Earmolds - 30 Day Trial on New Aids Try Before You Buyl Maico-Oticon-Radio Ear Qualitone Custom Made ill in the Ear Models R0BT. STENSULND & ASSOCIATES 3937 w. Main St., 385-7661 Behind-the-ear AID AA Reg. $239 *199